Honey is tasty and rich in nutrients. We always use it to make delicious desserts. Do you know honey also offer us many health benefits? Here are 6 health benefits of honey!
(1) Good for Skin Health
Honey is the best natural moisturiser. Apply some honey to dry and chopped skin can stop itching. Honey masks are used for skin hydration, skin tone correction, acne prevention and slowing down aging.
(2) Treat Sore Throat or Cough
Honey is a well-known home remedy for sore throat or cough. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey into a cup of warm water (lower than 60 °C) and add half of a lemon for drinking. It can reduce irritation in the throat, relieve nocturnal cough and allow better sleep. You can also coat some honey with the throat, which can keep out bacteria.
(3) Good for Gut Health
The oligosaccharides in honey promote the growth of probiotics. Probiotics help to balance the good bacteria in the digestive system and boost the gut health. Honey is also used to treat digestive problems like diarrhea.
(4) Good for Heart Health
Honey is rich in antioxidants. Some researches indicated that these antioxidants can reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol and the chance of suffering from heart disease.
(5) Good for Wound Healing
Honey contains antimicrobial properties, which are good for preventing bacterial infections, healing the wounds like burns and eczema. It can also help the wounds heal quicker.
(6) Improve Sleeping Quality
Honey contains glucose, vitamins and different minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, which can improve sleeping quality, relieve and calm down your mind.